It's come and gone...

Well, Christmas has come and gone and I'm afraid I almost missed it. That is to say, I was so very busy tied up with so many things that I really didn't get to enjoy it like I should. There have been so many things going on in our family and other areas, that I was meeting myself coming and going. But you do what ya gotta do and what else can you do. Did that make sense?? I told my sweet hubby just a few days ago that I felt like I needed to handover some responsibilities at church to some other people...younger people with lots more energy. I want things to be different around this household next year. I want to be more relaxed and not so rushed with everything. I'm probably asking for the impossible, but it doesn't hurt to dream and hope for something, right?
T and I both enjoy having people in our home during the holidays, and that's something we promised the Lord...that if He blessed us with a home to hold family and friends...we'd have people over to fellowship with every chance we got. And we will continue to keep our end of the deal. And He continues to bless us beyond our wildest dreams and far more than we deserve. He is a gracious God and we are so very thankful for all we have.
Here's to a great and bountiful New Year. I hope to find new ways to serve Him at church. To step aside in areas where I have served in the past and give someone else a chance to serve. I can't and I won't sit back and do nothing...that's not how I'm put together. T and I are excited about rolling our sleeves up and serving in some new areas. Ones I'm sure we'll enjoy and get such a blessing from.
Well, it's on to taking down Christmas decorations and packing them away one more time.
Happy New Year everyone! May God bless you beyond description!

Later...
DD

Ready or not...

Well, ready or not, it's here. I'd like to say that I'm completely finished...but I can't. Still have some wrapping to do and then a drive to Clarksdale to get my mom. Perhaps the merry-go-round stops tomorrow and I can jump off?? Maybe?? Well, at least I'm through with shopping...I think. Who knows, I probably forgot someone and will have to run out at the last minute today to pick up something. Still have to make the grocery store run. That'll be fun I'm sure.
Well, enough about me and my worries or complaints. It's not about me, right? As I sit here, I can't help but think about those who's lives aren't so great at this time of the year. Family issues, illness, financial woes, etc. The list goes on and on. As I have said before, I have no needs. I have been truly blessed with a loving Savior, an amazing and wonderful husband, and a terrific family. I hope that we all will take the time to realize how blessed we are and that we might have the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life who is not as fortunate as we are. Even if it's just a simple phone call to wish someone a Merry Christmas, go for it. You never know how a simple act or gesture of kindness touches someone. It may be just what they need at just the right time. They will be blessed by your kindness and you, too, will receive a blessing from it.
Happy Birthday, Jesus! Merry Christmas to all!

Later...
DD

Gettin' there...

Only days away from Christmas and I'm still pluggin' away trying to get my home decorated...cause it just doesn't feel right if it's not. I asked the Lord to slow time down...to make it appear that time had stopped so that I might get lots and lots done. And you know what...He did and I have. You might think that silly, but I ask Him even the simplest of things. He can handle the mountains...just think of what He could do with "mole hills." I saw a commercial this morning that I was so surprised to see, but so glad to see it. It was a commercial for Super D and Ikes. This is what it said, "Remember when you are spelling Christmas, "Christ" comes first. " Isn't that just too cool! After all, He's the reason for the season. Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday, Jesus!

Later...
DD

It's been awhile...

Yep, it's been awhile since I've posted anything. What can I say...the merry-go-round is turning faster and faster. But I'm beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, I guess. Been able to check off several things on my "to do" list. However I do not have any gifts wrapped. Only 1 tree up. But I'll get it done before Christmas. Some would say...why go to the trouble if Christmas is just days away....well....because I want to and it just doesn't feel right without all the decorations and the trees, etc. Two more trees to go, garland to put up both inside and outside. It'll get done and it will be pretty. Got a little party going on Sunday evening after church. Then I can sit back and relax. For a while anyway. Y'all have a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year! And please take the time to reflect on the real and true meaning of Christmas...jump off the merry-go-round and take it all in.
Happy Birthday, Jesus!

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